Germany battle Chile for top spot in Group B
The Germans got off to a shaky but good start to their campaign. They will be disappointed at conceding two goals against Australia. Against Chile though they can get things right.
Chileans on the other hand got off to a descent start, with a 2-0 victory margin. Arturo Vidal and Eduardo Vargas scored the goals for La Roja.
It should be a good competitive game between the two teams considering the quality of their squads.
Team and Tactics :-
Germany
Julian Draxler should captain Germany. Kevin Trapp can be given the goalkeeping duties. While Joshua Kimmich, Shkodran Mustafi, Niklas Sule and Jonas Hector should provide a solid back line.
Lars Stindl, Emre Can and Leon Goretzka should form the midfield.
At the attack it should be Julian Brandt, Timo Werner and Draxler.
Germany would feel confident with these set of players.
Possible line-up (4-3-3) : Trapp, Kimmich, Mustafi, Sule, Hector, Stindl, Can, Goretzka, Brandt, Werner, Draxler.
Chile
Claudio Bravo will likely keep for La Roja. Mauricio Isla and Jean Beausejour should be the full backs, while Gary Medel will likely partner Gonzalo Jara in the central defence.
The Chilean midfield should consist of Arturo Vidal, Felipe Gutierrez and Charles Aranguiz.
Alexis Sanchez, Eduardo Vargas and Edson Puch should form a threatning attacking line for La Roja.
Chile are likely to score a goal with this squad.
Possible line-up (4-3-3) : Bravo, Isla, Medel, Jara, Beausejour, Vidal, Gutierrez, Aranguiz, Sanchez, Vargas, Puch.
Prediction
Germany should edge Chile 4-2. Both teams should score given the quality of players.
